as in warm
having or showing kindly feeling and sincere interest
they were neighborly folks, always ready to lend a helping hand whenever necessary
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Recent Examples of neighborly
Residents don’t like being told what to do, while at the same time some rules are necessary to ensure neighborly behavior, protect the architectural conformity, and preserve good appearances of HOA properties.
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Kelly G. Richardson, Oc Register, 5 Sep. 2025
Aside from Pescara or Chieti, the towns and villages here offer small- town living and neighborly values that are hard to find these days.
—Kathleen Peddicord, Forbes.com, 14 Aug. 2025
Lichtenstein warns that homeowners who alter a fence without consent risk more than just neighborly tension.
—Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Aug. 2025
Joe launches his campaign on a platform of neighborly trust and personal freedom, and bloodies his hands with smear tactics and violence.
—Madison Bloom, Pitchfork, 17 July 2025
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Kelly G. Richardson, Oc Register, 5 Sep. 2025
Aside from Pescara or Chieti, the towns and villages here offer small- town living and neighborly values that are hard to find these days.
—Kathleen Peddicord, Forbes.com, 14 Aug. 2025
Lichtenstein warns that homeowners who alter a fence without consent risk more than just neighborly tension.
—Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Aug. 2025
Joe launches his campaign on a platform of neighborly trust and personal freedom, and bloodies his hands with smear tactics and violence.
—Madison Bloom, Pitchfork, 17 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for neighborly
Recent Examples of Synonyms for neighborly
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Best Things to See and Do One of the highlights of the Russell-Brasstown Scenic Byway is its access to hiking trails, so make sure to bring decent walking or hiking shoes and a warm layer or two.—
Lydia Mansel,
Travel + Leisure,
4 Oct. 2025
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Used a mulch, leaves keep soil cooler in the summer and warmer in the winter, protecting plant roots from extreme temperatures.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
4 Oct. 2025
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The area also features a red mini fridge for easy access to snacks and drinks, and a custom bath with kid-friendly touches, like step-stools to reach the trough sink, alphabet artwork, and a large jar full of bath toys.—
Lennie Omalza,
Louisville Courier Journal,
2 Oct. 2025
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The most-balanced wide receiver prospect in America, Tyson is a terrific blocker with QB-friendly tendencies and the size to play anywhere.—
Nick Baumgardner,
New York Times,
2 Oct. 2025
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The flagship offers an expansive collection of wallcoverings, rugs, furniture, and more, and aims to capture the welcoming, gracious environment the brand is known for while signaling its evolution.—
Sydney Gore,
Architectural Digest,
29 Sep. 2025
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But these aren’t gods in oh-so-gracious robes or with armor or holding lightning bolts in their hands.—
David Lyman,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
27 Sep. 2025
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“Neighborly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/neighborly. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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